Since the key to
the success of your
ebony wig
or hairpiece is its fit, the base must
correspond to the patron’s head shape
and original hairline recession. Making
a
wig template
of the head which can be seen through
and drawn upon is an ideal way to develop
a pattern for such a base to make the
proper hairpiece.
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Place
an 18-inch square of
clear plastic wrap so
that it covers the top
portion of the head.
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After
pressing the wrap close
to the head, use tape
to contour the head
shape.
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Beginning
at the forehead, place
transparent tape on
the wrap over what will
become the outer perimeters
of the pattern.
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The
areas of baldness determine
these outer perimeters.
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After
you have taped the boundaries,
cover the inner portion
of the plastic wrap
with overlapping pieces
of tape.
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Apply
3 layers of tape.
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The
tape will lock the plastic
wrap into a permanent
transparent tape template.
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Using a
Sharpie permanent marker, draw pattern
lines on the tape template while it
is still on your head. Though requirements
vary from person to person, some rules
of thumb apply to most. Front hairline
should usually be established by placing
3 or 4 of your fingers (depending on
your age) about the brow line. Lines
are drawn from that point to form a
pattern, which covers the bald area.
Deeper recessions look most natural.
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After
the entire outer perimeter
of the pattern is drawn,
the desired style should
be indicated.
If a
part is desired, draw a
line from a pivot point
at back crown to the front
hairline. Placement of the
pivot point should correspond
to what can be seen of your
original growth.
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Indicate
the probable growth pattern
on the tape template, the
date the tape template is
made, as well as other pertinent
information concerning your
hairpiece. After you have
finished marking the tape
template, add one more layer
of tape (now 4) to cover
and seal in the markings.
Since the average life of
a hairpiece is 12 to 18
months, good record keeping
is advisable to keep the
hair piece current. Remove
the tape template from your
head and trim the excess
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